Sony md walkman mz-r55 User Manual

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

The recorder does not
work or works
poorly.

• Audio sources may not be securely connected.

b Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again

(pages 6,11).

• The HOLD function is turned on (”HOLD” appears in the display

when you press an operation button on the recorder).
b Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch in the opposite

direction of the arrow (page 20).

• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

b Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for

several hours until the moisture evaporates.

• The rechargeable battery or dry batteries are weak (b or

“LOW BATT” flashes).
b Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry batteries

(pages 27, 28).

• The rechargeable battery or dry batteries have been installed

incorrectly.
b Install the batteries correctly (page 27, 28).

• You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating

quickly.
b Wait until the indication rotates slowly.

• When recording digitally from a portable CD player, you did not

use AC power or did not disable the anti-skip function such as
ESP (page 11).

• The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an

attenuator.
b Use a connecting cord without an attenuator (page 6).

• The AC power adaptor was unplugged during recording or a

power outage occurred.

• While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too

much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.
b Restart the operation as follows.

1 Disconnect all the power sources.
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.
3 Connect the power source.

• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or

editing data.
b Reinsert the disc. If this fails, rerecord.